Morrison House Bed & Breakfast

221 Morrison Avenue
Somerville Massachusetts 02144
USA

http://www.morrisonhousebnb.com

Phone: +1-617-627-9670
Toll-free: +1-877-627-9670

General Information

Morrison House is conveniently located near Tufts, Harvard, downtown Boston, and only steps away from the Davis Square subway station. Only a block away is the tree-lined Minuteman Bicycle Trail, which runs west through Arlington and Lexington into Bedford. So, whether you're in the Boston area for business, sightseeing, or visiting your college-student son or daughter, this charming, 12-room, Italianate, 19th century house is your tranquil home-away-from-home right in the heart of one of North America's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Davis Square Attractions... Bookstores · Irish Pubs · Somerville Theater · Unique Shops, Cafés & Restaurants · Farmers Market · Convenient Subway Stop · Bicycle Trail and More!

Morrison House offers three spacious and cheerful guest rooms along with a common room suitable for reading, chatting, or playing board games.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 140.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 155.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Piano
  • Videos
  • Washer/dryer

Other Amenities: large, fluffy towels, Iron/ironing board, safe storage for your bicycle, 32" TVs

Meals

  • A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 9:00 or flexible
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: A selection of teas, Bottled water, Gourmet coffee brewed in French press, Fruit
  • Special meals available: dairy-free, gluten-free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Blueberry Scones

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Single night stays may not be available, depending on our calendar)
  • Smoking is allowed outside only
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Children are welcome (No Toddlers -- Property is not child-proofed)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (We require a credit card number for booking.)
  • Check in time is 1:00 p.m. and Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • Cancellations:
    $25 service fee for cancellations. Additionally, you will be charged 50% of total cost for cancellations or shortened stays if under two weeks notice and if we are unable to rebook the room.
Discounts available:
  Weekly Rate: 7 days for the price of 6 

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Homelike Comfort
  • Ultra-convenient location
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Family Travel
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Italianate
  • Built in 1870
  • Opened for business in 2001
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2001
  • Parking available

Location

  • Geographic region: Metro Boston
  • Location is best described as: 2 subway stops from Harvard, 4 subway stops from MIT, 6 subway stops from Boston Common, Steps to Davis Square subway station, Walk to Tufts, City
  • Nearest major city: Cambridge, MA (1 miles S)
  • Directions to property:
    By T (subway): Get off at the Davis Square stop on the red-line. Go to the College Ave. (Tufts) exit. Turn right onto College Ave. as you exit the station. Walk up College Ave. approx. two blocks, and, at the flashing yellow light, turn right onto Morrison Ave.(white church). Morrison House is the third house on the left, #221. For driving directions, please call.
  • Nearest major airport: BOS 8 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Logan Airport by T (subway): Buy a ticket ($2.00) from the machine in the terminal. From your airline terminal take the Silver-line to South Station. Transfer ($free) to the Red-line in the direction of Alewife. Disembark at Davis Square and follow directions above.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Ronald & Linde Dynneson
    Ron is a harpsichordist and organist, Linde is a singer. We are also bicyclists, woodworkers, bakers, photographers, and world travelers. Sebastian is our two-year-old friendly short-haired cat.
  • The innkeepers speak: English, German
  • There is one cat on the property

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bowling, 12-mile tree-lined bicycle trail runs right by Inn, Shopping, Sight-seeing